And back injury victim Gough's planned place on the bench has gone to Gareth Llewellyn, Wales' most-capped forward with 64 Test match appearances. The 33-year-old Llewellyn, formerly of Harlequins but now in his second spell with Neath, last sampled international rugby during World Cup 99 when Wales lost against Samoa.

Skipper Scott Quinnell wins his 50th cap, leading Wales into battle at a ground where they have not triumphed since Adrian Hadley's two tries inspired an 11-3 success in 1988. He becomes the 12th member of Wales' 50-cap club, joining Gareth Thomas, Llewellyn, Neil Jenkins, Ieuan Evans, Garin Jenkins, Rob Howley, JPR Williams, Robert Jones, Gareth Edwards, Scott Gibbs and David Young.